Adding an Alternate Approver

This article explains how to assign an Alternate Approver to a prior approval form. An Alternate Approver may be designated when the primary approver (for example, the Chair or Dean) is unavailable to review prior approval forms due to vacation, leave, or when a conflict of interest exists, such as when the approver is the submitter of the form or a related individual (e.g., a family member).

When an Alternate Approver is assigned, the prior approval form is sent to both the Alternate Approver and the Department Approver; however, only the Alternate Approver can take action on the form.

To add an Alternate Approver: 

1. Navigate to the Actions section at the bottom of the prior approval form and click Add Alternate Approver. 
2. Select an Alternate Approver from the drop-down list and then click Add.
3. The selected Alternate Approver is added to the form and will receive the routed approval request. To remove the alternate approver, click Remove.